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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,465.80, 837,698.70 and 558,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,465.80, 837,698.70 and 558,465.80 is: 837,698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,465.80 : 837,698.70 = 558,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,465.80/837,698.70 = 558,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,465.80x = 837,698.70 × 558,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,465.80x = 467,826,074,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,826,074,654.46/558,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,698.70

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